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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures the riveting proceedings of election petitions heard in the House of Commons between 1774 and 1775. At this time, parliamentary seats were fiercely contested as access to them was a key means of attaining power. Controversially, however, the House itself had the power to determine the validity of electoral contests, often with blatant bias. In this volume, the author meticulously records the debates and decisions of committees appointed to adjudicate these disputes, presenting a fascinating insight into the sometimes scandalous and unjust practices that characterized Georgian elections. Through its wealth of first-hand accounts and careful analysis, the book offers a valuable resource for scholars and historians, while also shedding light on the broader themes of democracy, representation, and the rule of law. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332503988_0
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